CVE-2010-4250
UnknownEPSS 0.76%
Last modified
CVE-2010-4250 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Memory leak in the inotify_init1 function in fs/notify/inotify/inotify_user.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.37 allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via vectors involving failed attempts to create files.. EPSS estimates a 0.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Memory leak in the inotify_init1 function in fs/notify/inotify/inotify_user.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.37 allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via vectors involving failed attempts to create files.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 2.6.36.4 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.36.1 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.36.2 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.36.3 |
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Timeline
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- Status
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2010-4250?
Memory leak in the inotify_init1 function in fs/notify/inotify/inotify_user.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.37 allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via vectors involving failed attempts to create files.
How severe is CVE-2010-4250?
Severity scoring for CVE-2010-4250 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4250?
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